In this special episode we go live on the spot at TCAF 2012 to check out the amazing talent that is brewing in the city and around the world. Have a listen as we get to know the people who come to TCAF, run TCAF and work TCAF. If you have ever wanted to experience the sights and sounds from the perspective of two nerdy podcasters than this is the episode for you!

ALSO - CHECK OUT THIS LINK FOR VIDEO FOOTAGE FROM OUR TCAF 2012 VENTURE!

Indie Game: The Movie was screened at the Bloor cinema during the Toronto Hot Docs fest. They boys took this chance to stand inline and do a quick pre screening record, and then a review of the film afterwards. Check it out and check out Indie Game: The Movie!

Our good friend Ashlyn Anstee joins us this week for a nice talk about her career to date. Ashlyn has been working in the animation business for a year now down in the US. This episode focuses on what's like for a recent graduate to leave their surroundings and take a chance in a brand new environment. Grab some coffee and join us for a nice chat with our talented and lovely guest.

Ashlyn's Blog
Ashlyn's Twitter

We had a request from a follower on Tumblr asking us if we could talk about our experiences back in our third year of college taking animation. Our animation program was 4 years long and 3rd year was unofficially known as the year that would make or break you as a student. So this week we talk about the things we did, the things we didnt do. Get ready for a bumpy ride down memory lane!

American born all around nice guy Brad Heitmeyer, has been working in the gaming industry for more than 18 years. We were lucky enough to have him sit down with us and talk about the journey he went through. From starting out back in the early days of video gaming and working throuh some big names in the business, Terminal Reality, INC., Silicon Knights, Rockstar Games Toronto, Ubisoft, Bedlam Games,  to his most recent and personal projects, Brad shares his words of wisdom along with a great story about his career to date!

Learn more about Brad Heitmeyer through these links!

http://bradheitmeyer.com/
Brad's Twitter

The boys from Mighty Rabbit Studios have an game you can download for IOS, its called SATURDAY MORNING RPG!
Saturday Morning RPG is an episodic role-playing game set in a world inspired by 1980s Saturday morning cartoons. Josh, Nic and Adric join us to talk about the debut of their awesome game! Check out the links below for info about Mighty Rabbit and Saturday Morning RPG!

CLICK HERE TO GET IT NOW!

INFO on SATURDAY MORNING RPG

WARNING: Listening to this episode may cause your creative juices to surge and intensify your desire to go off an make awesome stuff!!!

Blending business and creative experience together, Jason Thompson is an accomplished animator who believes in the power of story. His background in children’s television, video gaming and advertising fuels his passion for meaningful visual communication.
An accomplished freelance illustrator, he has worked as an animation director, animator and storyboard artist for Cuppa Coffee, The Cookie Jar Company, Radical Sheep and Mercury Filmworks among many other studios. As the President of JarT Studios he is
currently adapting a children’s book he designed and illustrated to create an interactive storybook app.

http://artofdad.wordpress.com/

http://thekidsguidetocancer.com/

Get ready to listen to two nerds bring themselves up to speed with the most current events in comics/video game and animation news. But don't think that it's just a recap of the top headlines. The boys also put their own spin on it relating everything back to how it affects the commercial artist for hire.

Our guest this week, Michel Gagné is renowned for his incredible abilities. He has lent his talent to several animation companies, such as Don Bluth Studios, Warner Bros., Disney, Pixar, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, etc. His creative work can be seen in over twenty feature films including The Iron Giant, Osmosis Jones, and Ratatouille. Aside from his studio work, Michel is a determined entrepeneur who has created work in a wide range of media, from live performances to gallery exhibits. In 2007, he partnered with video game veteran, Joe Olson, and founded Shadow Planet Productions which released the critically acclaimed video game, Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet in 2011.

Michel's Website

This week it's just a catch up episode between the boys. They suddenly realize that almost 2 years have passed since they have been working. Where has that time gone? So They start to discuss the possibilities of what is in store for the next 2 years? Have a listen and enjoy the work week!